> On Jun 20, 2007, at 22:58, Adele Shaak wrote: > > > I am trying to figure out what type(s) of lace > would be appropriate > > for an English lady's evening costume for the > period 1796 - 1817. Does > > anybody have any thoughts?> the Napoleonic wars. >> > Could I get away with making some Bucks Point or > Tonder, or were those > > later on in period?
Here is what "Antique Laces" by Heather Toomer says. Page 203-4. In the 1790s and early 1800s ..the diminishing flow of lace from the continent and the continuing interest in lighter laces....the East Mildans industry was stimulated to great production. During the previous decades the lighter Lille ground, known in England as Point ground, had been introduced and this was now used to create [clothing items]. These, in the style of their time, were sprinkled with spots or tiny motifs and edged with a light pattern of repeated flowerheads or delicately drawn motifs. Usually these were arranged along a straight edge but a pointed edge was common also. The pointed edges of the 1800s to 1810s became gradually more rounded as the simple flowerheads or upright springs developed a curving form. End. The picture on the page for 1805 shows a 3 inch wide edging with a straight edge. Very dainty crown shapes are scattered through the width of the lace, made with many tallies. The design along the edge is made with gimp and open spots in areas surrounded by the gimp. Small areas are just open, larger areas have a double-sized ground pattern or, in a long narrow area, a series of tallies across the opening. There are no half stitch or cloth stitch areas in this pattern. It's very dainty with the fine gimp lines and tally spots -- very light and airy. It should be possible to find a Bucks or Tonder pattern that is very dainty and uses lots of gimp, or gimp can be added. Have fun with your project. Post a picture of the finished costume. Alice in Oregon - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
